
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 (54 Rentals)
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161 Lynch St, Unit 1

Paragon Mill

Wayland Manor Apartments

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95 Hudson St, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

22-24 Pocasset Ave

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44 Woodbine St, Unit B, Unit B

254 Hope St, Unit 3

Westwood Manor

FOUND Study College Hill
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Charles Landing

91 Penn St, Unit 3

129 Allston St

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54 Sutton St

266-270 Wickenden St

The Plant

The 91 Lofts

Tempo

FOUND Study College Hill

Lockwood Plaza Apartments
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Alumni East Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

122 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

101 Hillside Ave.

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

530 Broadway

40 Jones St

221 Doyle Ave

22 Lawrence St, Unit 2R

0 Auburn St, Unit #1L
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123 Cottage St.

747 Pontiac

13 Washington St, Unit APT 3

The Lofts at Pontiac Mills

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110 Capital St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Residences at Woodlawn

Parkview

Newport Avenue Apartments

Slater Cotton Mill

Park Place Navarino LLC
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33 Tingley St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

Midland Manor Apartments

Northfield Manor

Mineral Spring Gardens

Lincoln Lofts

Mansion House (Riverside)

Four Seasons South

63 Darling St

Lofts 125

100 Dexter St
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Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Studio Apartments | $1,981 | $742 | $3,599 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $780 | $4,500 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,000 | $6,573 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $833 | $6,000 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
| Providence 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,597 | $3,600 | $7,594 |
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Providence, RIPopulation: 179,335
Ranked #144
in US Census Population by City
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March 15, 2026Great for students and those who love proximity to the Atlantic coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Providence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Providence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Providence is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is Paragon Mill which is listed at $1,132, while the average apartment in Providence costs $4,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Providence?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 111 regular apartments in Providence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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From Blue-Collar to Bustling: Discover the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Providence
Written by: M. April Tome
I’m April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Export for Providence, RI. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. It is a bustling city with a small-town New England vibe.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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